debu

n. [ See Debulliate. ] A bubbling or boiling over. [ Obs. ] Bailey. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. & i. [ Pref. de + L. bursa purse. ] To disburse. [ Obs. ] Ludlow. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ From the inventor, Debus, a French optician + -scope. ] (Opt.) A modification of the kaleidoscope; -- used to reflect images so as to form beautiful designs. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ F. début, prop., the first cast or throw at play, fr. but aim, mark. See Butt an end. ] A beginning or first attempt; hence, a first appearance before the public, as of an actor or public speaker.

fem. n. A young woman making her first appearance in society, especially one who is one of the honorees at a debutante cotillion. See cotillion{ 4 }. [ PJC ]